How to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano
- 216 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 02m
2 transfers
Train + Bus
€36
Cheapest
10h 42m
2 transfers
Train + Bus
€36
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 42m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 216 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
216 km
Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Genève-Eaux-Vives → Genevatrain
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français·10m - 2Geneva → Milanbus
FlixBus·5h 05m - 3Milan → Luganobus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer FrançaisGenève-Eaux-Vives-GenevaBook →FlixBusGeneva-Milan, Milan-LuganoBook →BlaBlaCar BusMilan-LuganoBook →On this route you travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano works
Start with a Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Geneva, about 10 min. Transfer in Geneva and continue by FlixBus bus on to Milan (5h 5m). Transfer in Milan and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Lugano (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €36 over 10h 42m, 2 transfers.
Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano: common questions
How long does it take to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano?
The most useful route takes about 10h 42m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Lugano from Genève-Eaux-Vives?
About 216 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €36. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano?
On this route you travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lugano?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026